2006-07-21 05:59:19 · 6 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Yes, here's an interesting one.
http://www.isegoria.net/2004/06/yahoo-news-mutation-found-in-muscle.htm
2006-07-21 06:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by corvis_9 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Most likely. But, consider that most changes to the genetic code don't express themselves right away, and the change to one small sequence might not 'affect' anything at all.
The only times that a mutation would be noticed is if it does a phenotypical change (coloring, etc) or alters something inside the body (a genetic disorder). Favorable or 'neutral' mutations get passed along to offspring... mutations that either kill the carrier or affect their ability to reproduce do not get passed.
Of course, with the medical community being as advanced as it is, there are lots of genetic disorders today that would have resulted in early deaths in earlier times.
2006-07-21 13:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by dcnblues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virtually all humans experience some sort of mutation during their lifetime. Many mutations will have no outward effects. However, some mutations can result in disease if they are not promptly eradicated. Cancer is probably the most notable example. Almost all cancers arise from some sort of mutation.
2006-07-21 13:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child is a form of gentic mutation but once the person is formed the genes do not change unless by external factors
2006-07-21 13:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say yes but they cover it up so they will not lose their funding.
2006-07-21 13:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by wolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, have you seen Leno's chin????
2006-07-21 13:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by Loki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋